Lead Groundsworker

Job Summary 

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Grounds and Landscape Services or his designee, assist, supervise and coordinate the activities of Grounds workers, Gardeners, Gardening Specialists and other technicians/specialists engaged in general grounds maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, assign and supervise routine maintenance function. Has through knowledge of tools, equipment related to the trade. Basic computer skills, ability to send and read email, operate programs as trained. Must be able to occasionally work flexible schedules to meet organizational goals Ability to provide training, interpret policies and explain methods and procedures. Have good horticulture knowledge of identification of plants and maintenance methods.
• Maintains, Installs and develops new planting sites or restoration of existing landscaping. Work in support of campus events and activities. Schedules irrigation controllers in the field and through the Rain master central irrigation system, works with outside contractors/vendors in coordinating work, inspecting work completed to the satisfaction of university standards.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, and tools and equipment used in planting, cultivating and caring for flowers, shrubs, lawns and trees. General knowledge of common plant diseases, pests, and weeds and approved methods and materials used in their control and eradication. Horticultural methods and materials and planting and growing requirements of plants commonly grown in California. Extensive knowledge of plants; Advance knowledge of irrigation programming, scheduling, design and installation.

Ability to draft, coordinate and supervise the work of others. Ability to provide training, interpret policies and explain methods and procedures. Inspect and evaluate the work of others. Ability to read and write at a level sufficient for satisfactory job performance. Ability to perform general gardening and grounds maintenance work. Supervision experience in an institutional setting. Knowledge and ability to read blueprints and inspect quality of work. Basic computer skills, ability to send and read email, operate other programs as trained.  Must be able to occasionally work a flexible schedule to meet organizational needs.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a high school diploma and two years of experience in planting, cultivating, and maintaining flowers and shrubs, or in general grounds maintenance work required.

Physical Summary

• Medium work - Job involves lifting heavy-weight objects (20-40 pounds) and/or 20% - 40% of the job involves standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking. May require pushing or pulling objects within the weight limits.

Licenses / Certificates

Valid California driver’s license required.

Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on university business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.

Department

FM Grounds

Classification

Lead Groundsworker

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $3,907 - $6,598 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

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